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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STD) ?

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The sexual act is a connection of bodies of two individuals. So, many diseases can be transmitted through sexual act.
Bacterial infections : Syphilis, gonorrhoea very intimate
Viral infections : Warts, HIV-AIDS
Using a condom during sexual act helps to prevent transmission of many such infections to some extent.
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